Early Childhood Coach

Abilities Network•Towson, MD

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Abilities Network is seeking an Early Childhood Coach for its Project ACT program, which aims to enhance the quality of early childhood care in Maryland through training and coaching. The Early Childhood Coach will deliver training, technical assistance, and supportive coaching to early childhood programs serving children under 6 and out-of-school time programs. This role offers the chance to impact the Project ACT program's success by providing high-quality training and reflective coaching to educators and community members. The position is hybrid, requiring some evening and weekend availability, with occasional overnight travel. The starting salary is $45,000 per year and is non-negotiable.

Requirements

BA/BS Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Psychology or a related field.
A minimum of 4 years’ experience working with children under age 6 and their families in an early childhood program.
Coursework in curriculum and child development.
Group training experience.
Knowledge of child care systems including Maryland EXCELS, accreditation, environmental rating scales and training requirements.
Experience with curriculum and training development.
Experience with reflective and/or practice based coaching.
Excellent oral and written communication with a demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles.
Comfortable with all types of technology i.e. proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Maintains flexible and collaborative work ethic.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist childcare centers, family childcare homes, and other child-serving programs in implementing universal strategies to promote a high-quality childcare environment.
Support programs with the Maryland EXCELS program.
Provide connections with resources to support participation and advancement through the levels of EXCELS.
Serve as a coach and mentor to early childhood educators to support the creation of developmentally appropriate settings and implementation strategies for the purpose of supporting all children.